allonlinenovel Chapter 160 Request
Chapter 160 Request
When Shen Chuanhe mentioned the Purple Bamboo Flute, Shen Qingyu immediately understood that Shen Xitong was trying to instigate Shen Chuanhe.
She knew that he couldn't take the Purple Bamboo Flute away from her, so she asked Shen Chuanhe to ask for it from her.
"It's not something expensive, I can just take it myself." Shen Qingyu pretended not to understand, "Recently, I've been quite interested in music. Didn't Dad say that I lack talent and need to learn more from my sister? I think it may be a little late for me to learn music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs compared to my sister. But I believe that as long as I am willing to learn, I will not disappoint you, Dad."
Second Miss, your talent surpasses that of all the young ladies from aristocratic families present here today, and you still say that you are not talented enough. If those young ladies from aristocratic families heard this, they would be so angry and ashamed that they would never dare to say that they can read and write again. Xiangyun, who was standing aside, laughed secretly in her heart.
Shen Qingyu used Shen Chuanhe's words to refute him, and Shen Chuanhe was speechless. It was indeed as Shen Qingyu said, this was just a purple bamboo flute, no matter how precious it was, it was not that expensive.
But Tong'er had just come to him crying and begging him, threatening to die. Thinking of this, Shen Chuanhe said to Shen Qingyu in a stern voice, "If it weren't for your sister, how could you have been the first at Madam Nanrong's birthday banquet? Qingyu, give the Purple Bamboo Flute to Dad."
Sure enough, Shen Xitong took all the credit for herself and put all the blame on her.
Shen Chuanhe always believed that her talent was not as good as Shen Xitong's. Even if she painted or wrote poems at Madam Nanrong's birthday party, Shen Chuanhe would think that she had stolen Shen Xitong's things.
"Dad, if you believe in my sister, then I have nothing to say." Shen Chuanhe had already made up his mind, and it would be useless for her to say more.
"How dare you! Is this the attitude you take when talking to your father?" Shen Chuanhe slammed the table and shouted angrily. Although Qingyu was also a daughter of the Shen family, with her looks, how could she seduce Master Nanrong? If he had to choose between the two daughters, Qingyu would have to suffer.
"Second Miss, please admit your mistake to the master."
Aunt Xu saw that things were not going well and winked at Shen Qingyu. It was just a purple bamboo flute. There was no need for the Second Miss to turn against the Master over this. It would not be worth it.
Yes, it’s just a purple bamboo flute.
But if I gave it to Shen Chuanhe, wouldn’t it be equivalent to giving it to Shen Xitong?
Shen Qingyu, a lack of patience can ruin a great plan. What you are after is not just a purple bamboo flute.
"Sister, you must not be too greedy. Tell me that you want all the ladies and young ladies from the noble families to know you at Madam Nanrong's birthday banquet. I couldn't bear to see you sad, so I helped you. But you should also be content. Young Master Nanrong originally intended to give this purple bamboo flute to me. If you take it, wouldn't that be a bit too much?"
Shen Ruyan was not here at the moment, so besides Shen Qingyu and Xiangyun, the only one who knew about what happened at the birthday party today was Shen Xitong.
No wonder Shen Xitong is so fearless. In the Shen family, everyone knows that she is illiterate. It would be a miracle if her father believed her.
"Master, the paintings and poems at Madam Nanrong's birthday banquet were all made by the Second Miss herself. If you don't believe me, you can confront those ladies and daughters of the noble families! I saw that there was nothing on the rice paper in front of the eldest lady's seat, and the pen in the eldest lady's hand was not even dipped in ink!"
The eldest daughter was so shameless that she made up such a ridiculous lie to deceive the master in order to snatch the purple bamboo flute from the second daughter. The master convicted the second daughter without even asking her any questions. Xiangyun was filled with anger and hurried to testify for her second daughter in front of Master Shen.
This maid is really sharp-tongued. If I had known, I would have thrown her on the street. Shen Xitong's eyes were fierce, but she said to Shen Chuanhe with tears on her face: "Dad, Tong'er said the truth. Xiangyun is a maid who is eager to protect her master. Tong'er can understand it, but Tong'er just wants to take back what belongs to her. I never thought of making things difficult for my sister."
Then she begged Shen Qingyu, "Sister, please give me back the Purple Bamboo Flute. I can give you anything you want, except this Purple Bamboo Flute. I know you are average looking and you didn't learn to read well from your teacher. You are afraid of being laughed at by the ladies of the noble families, so you wanted to make a splash at Madam Nanrong's birthday banquet today. You stole my paintings and poems. I don't blame you, but you shouldn't have even taken away the token of love that Young Master Nanrong gave me! Sister, you are really heartbreaking."
Shen Xitong pretended to be pitiful and begged Shen Qingyu again and again. Shen Qingyu felt annoyed and wanted to lose her temper, but she couldn't because Shen Chuanhe was there, otherwise she would have slapped her in the face.
What about stealing her purple bamboo flute and giving her a token of love? Shen Xitong really has the nerve to say that.
Shen Xitong is really good at pretending to be pitiful and innocent. Is this how she seduces men?
"Qing Yu, return the Purple Bamboo Flute to your sister!"
Shen Chuanhe felt sorry for Shen Xitong being bullied, so he stopped beating around the bush and directly forced Shen Qingyu to give the Purple Bamboo Flute to Shen Xitong.
Shen Chuanhe, why do you have to go through so much trouble? You even say you're keeping it for me, that's ridiculous. As both are daughters of the Shen family, Shen Chuanhe has been favoring one over the other for a long time. He believes everything Shen Xitong says, but he doesn't believe anything she says. Not believing her would be fine, but he even condones Shen Xitong to snatch it away openly.
Really don't force her. Even if Shen Qingyu's things are broken or destroyed, she will not let Shen Xitong take them for granted.
Aunt Xu was very anxious watching from the side. The master was very angry and would not listen to anyone except the eldest lady.
However, is this purple bamboo flute really a gift for the second young lady?
Not only Aunt Xu had such doubts, the entire Shen family also doubted what Shen Qingyu said. Shen Xitong was a beautiful girl. Could it be that Master Nanrong would look down on the eldest daughter and instead give his things to the second daughter who was not very good-looking?
Although Shen Xitong's face was covered with tears, the smug look in her eyes did not escape Shen Qingyu's notice. Shen Xitong wanted to snatch the purple bamboo flute, and if she got her wish, wouldn't she be even more arrogant?
Shen Qingyu, you have to give it to me even if you don’t want to!
Shen Xitong was behind Shen Chuanhe, so Shen Chuanhe could not see the ferocity on Shen Xitong's face.
Shen Qingyu smiled faintly, not willing to be outdone, Shen Xitong, if you have the ability, come and get it.
"Dad, since my sister said that these are the paintings and poems she drew and wrote, then it shouldn't be difficult to ask her to draw another one, right?" As soon as Shen Qingyu said this, Shen Xitong's face suddenly turned pale.
Shen Qingyu did not let her go. "Dad, you don't know that the half painting by Nanrong depicts all the various forms of bamboo. It can be said to be a famous painting handed down from generation to generation. Moreover, they said that the second half of the painting is seamless. Oh, and the calligraphy in small regular script is elegant and graceful. If sister draws another one and hangs it in the main hall of the mansion, then everyone in the mansion can see it. Good sister, please draw another one. As long as you draw it, Qingyu will be convinced and will immediately hand over the Purple Bamboo Flute and will never regret it."